Day 44.

Last night we got 8 hours sleep in a row ! Followed by another 3 ! I remember in the first few weeks thinking, man, all I want in the entire world is 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. I figured that was literally impossible for at least a year. Turns out I only had to wait 7 weeks ! 

One of my closest friends moved to Melbourne 6 months ago, and between our busy schedules and shaky internet connections (glamorous), we hardly ever get to talk. She came for a surprise visit home this weekend for her dad's birthday, and met Willow for the first time.

It was really, really cute. Willow loved her and kept giving her little cheeky smiles. 

Samara has just got such a beautiful spirit. Every time I see her she has grown even more into somebody that I want in my life. She just uplifts me and makes me feel so much more positively about everything in my life. It's so valuable to have friendships like that. 

Day 43.

7 weeks.

Day 42.

So blessed to be in beautiful Omokoroa with this beautiful man.
Spent the day pouring over old family albums with my mum.
Happy birthday, mum.

Day 41.

Roadtrippin'

Day 40.

The feeling of your soft, squishy little face nuzzling into my neck. Baby cuddles are the greatest feeling of all time.
Such a little champ, sleeping for 7 hours in a row at night,  making my part of the deal too easy.

Day 39.

Thank-you for everything you have given me.
You shaped me into who I am. You taught me how to sew, to knit. To use my hands.
So much of me is you.

My Granddad slept alone last night for the first time in 65 years.
Rest in peace, Laurel.

Day 38.

Willow waking from a deep slumber..